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DS12 LCA

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,664 mi
Last recorded126,664 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 LCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 126,664 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2023 124,457 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under tray fitted obscurring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2023 124,457 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

under tray fitted obscurring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2022 104,509 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 25 May 2022 101,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under tray obscuring some underneath parts

Pass 10 Jun 2019 94,798 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 80,613 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 62,786 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 62,786 miles

Rear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside wiper smearing slightly

Pass 15 Jun 2016 45,527 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2016 45,527 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2015 29,844 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Insignia?

Based on 3,238,878 MOT tests across 297,647 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
297,647
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 45,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,535
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29,349
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,379
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DS12 LCA is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 83,571 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Insignia fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 45,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS12 LCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Insignia typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DS12 LCA is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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